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Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

KATHMANDU, April 14: Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures (JVs) between Nepali and Indian firms.
Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies


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This Month

Published On: April 2, 2024 08:05 AM NPT

DPM Shrestha pushes for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor
DPM Shrestha pushes for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor

KATHMANDU, April 2: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has pushed for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor during his official visit to China. ...
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Published On: March 30, 2024 08:00 AM NPT

Rabies threat alarming as nine succumb to the virus at Teku Hospital in one month
Rabies threat alarming as nine succumb to the virus at Teku Hospital in one month

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nine people have died of rabies while undergoing treatment at the Teku hospital within one month (from the mid- February to mid-...
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Published On: March 28, 2024 09:30 AM NPT

Nepal-China agree to conclude BRI Implementation Plan 'soon' as Beijing presses for swift implementation of BRI projects
Nepal-China agree to conclude BRI Implementation Plan 'soon' as Beijing presses for swift implementation of BRI projects

KATHMANDU, March 28: Nepal and China have reached an agreement to promptly finalize the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Implementation Plan, as Beijing pushes for...
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Published On: March 27, 2024 07:15 PM NPT

COVID-19 resurgence hits Kathmandu Valley, 12 confirmed cases reported
COVID-19 resurgence hits Kathmandu Valley, 12 confirmed cases reported

KATHMANDU, March 27:  In the Kathmandu Valley, several individuals initially diagnosed with seasonal flu have tested positive for COVID-19. Following examinations at both the Tribhuvan...
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This Year

Published On: March 11, 2024 08:30 PM NPT

Govt proposes establishment of National Climate Authority to tackle climate change challenges
Govt proposes establishment of National Climate Authority to tackle climate change challenges

KATHMANDU, March 11: A proposal has been put forward to establish a dedicated and powerful authority in Nepal to combat the escalating crisis of climate...
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Published On: March 11, 2024 07:57 PM NPT

Costly ministerial makeovers: Over Rs 600,000 spent on refurbishments with each ministerial change in Kathmandu
Costly ministerial makeovers: Over Rs 600,000 spent on refurbishments with each ministerial change in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, March 11: Once a minister changes, more than Rs 600,000 is spent on cleaning, painting and changing the furniture in the quarters prepared for...
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Published On: March 9, 2024 07:02 PM NPT

Police offices or junkyards?
Police offices or junkyards?

KATHMANDU, March 9: Thousands of vehicles impounded by the police for lacking proper documents have been gathering dust at various police stations across the country....
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Published On: March 3, 2024 11:17 PM NPT

PM Dahal solicits UML support for new alliance amidst deepening mistrust with NC
PM Dahal solicits UML support for new alliance amidst deepening mistrust with NC

KATHMANDU, March 3: As mistrust and tensions deepen between ruling Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and Prime Minister...
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